The wine, blended from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, shows beautiful sweet ripe fruitiness is well balanced by a good tannic structure and fine, full aftertaste. Savory oak and the most subtle suggestion of vanilla are part of what makes this a special wine, as does an integrated alcohol application that heightens rather than dominates the overall taste sensation.
Volker Eisele, Napa Valley (California) 2009
By Marguerite Thomas